Biomolecular Athlete
PodcastJune 11, 2026

On Purpose with Jay Shetty: Body Fat Loss Expert Reveals: 'Intermittent fasting is a hoax!' (Do THIS Instead!)

Contributor: Dr. Andy Galpin

In this conversation with Jay Shetty, I get into why strength is one of the strongest predictors of lifespan, the connection between strength training and brain health, and why most people's fitness goals fall short. We also cover the best routine for building muscle, protein intake, hydration, the post-exercise anabolic window, and training around PCOS and menopause.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:56 The Best Routine to Gain Muscles
06:34 What’s Your Fitness Goal?
14:39 Bad vs. Good Fitness Coaching
20:50 What is the Pursuit of Fitness?
23:53 The Real Strength Training Process
32:17 Walking or Running?
42:09 Realistic Fitness Goal
43:42 Varying Recovery Requirements
48:29 Ideal Protein Intake
54:12 Post Exercise Anabolic Window
01:02:28 How Important is Proper Hydration?
01:08:55 How to Deal with Brain Fog
01:11:36 What’s Andy’s Schedule Like?
01:18:52 Is Evening Workout Effective?
01:23:17 Ideal Workout for PCOS and Menopause
01:29:26 Andy on Final Five